New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-09
OFFICERS ELECTED BY THE STATE LODGE
BREEZE OVER THE SALARY OF THE GRAND LEcr-

N bNrtzE ONEh 1hE SALARY Of THE GRAND LECI-
URER-MR SIMMONS FAvoRs AN INCREASE.
As the hour approached for the resumption OF labor
by the Freenasons yesterday. the corridors of the
Masonic Temple and the sidewalks both at the Sixth
ave- and the Twentythird-s entrances were thronged
with representatives to the Grand Lodge The chief
theme OF conversation the statement on Tuesday
OF the Graod Master relative to the debt and the sem
sation experienced when the bundle OF irst mortgage
bonds vas handed over to the trustees OF the Hall
and Asylum Fund. After prayer by Grand Chaplain
camp, Jesse ID. Anthony the chairman, presented the
report OF the Committee Finance fixing the salaries
OF the paid grand officers at the same figure as last
year except the grand lecturer, George Ii. Raymond
whose compensation increased to 81. 900 year
Tor salary and an allowance not 10 exceed $500 for
travelling expenses under direction OF the Grand
Master.
An amendment was offered by n. G. Boynton of Au
Sable River Lodge No. lac, that the salary OF the
Past Grand Master J. Edward simmons said - l be-
ieve IN dealing justly with all men and that the
aborer is worthy otl his hire. Here is this tried,
faithful servant fof this Grand Lodge who has won
much praise fidelity {, his duties after twenty
three years OF labor as Grand Lecturer, -seeking
merely just compensation. Ii ia exactly the rlght
time to advance this salary The debt reduced more
than one-haf and the financial affairs of the fraer
nifty in healthy state tine. GrandlL can afford to
take step to-day that they well may nave he-ltated
to adopt year ago. Twenty five years ago the Grand
Lecturers salary was 81 900. l am opposed to the
amendment" Hearty applause followed these words,
and the report OF the Finance Committee was adopted
Al the cleo ton of grand officers Past Grand Master
Simmons took the gavel by invitation of the Grand
Master and called Tor nominations. Past Grand
Master Edward l.. Judson nominated the present
Grand Master, and he was reelected by unanimous
vote. lie same course was pursued with all except
the Grand Treasurer and John w. Vrooman was
chosen Deputy Grand Master, James Ten Eyck Senior
Grand Warden, John Hodge Junior Grand Warden,
and Colonel Edward NJ. h. Ehers Grand Secretary
The present incumbent OF the treasLrers Office John
Boyd, has held that position for seven wears lie
arose yesterday ond in few words presented the
name OF the Grand Marshal, Washington +. Connor
tor the position of Grand Treasurer and he also was
unanimously elected. John K. Schlck and Ephraim
w. Richardson elected trustees OF the lall and
ASYLUM Fund in place of William ID. Nichols who
resigned some months ago, and Floyd Clarkson, who
declined reelection The visit OF Lieutenant-Goy-
ernor Jones was noted, and after tie close OF the
session he introduced to many OF the members
The session will be resumed at a. IN. to-day
The annual dinner OF the Masonic Veterans Last even
Ing was enjoyed by the 100 members who sat down at
the table In the large banquet room In the Masonic
Temple John f. Collins. the president, spared no
pains 10 make the evening success The laughter ana
applause Indicated that his duties were well done